Lois Hilleren

November 30, 2018

Lois Hilleren 93, Rugby, formerly of Parshall, died November 23, 2018 in the Heart of America Care Center in Rugby.

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Lois Joyce Hay was born September 14, 1926 in Parshall, to Oscar Sr. and Pearl Hay. She grew up on the family farm near Raub where she attended Loquemont Township rural school. She attended Parshall High School and graduated as Salutatorian of the class of 1944. Following graduation, she attended the University of

Minnesota and was enrolled in the Cadet Nursing Program.

Lois married Arnold "Buzz" Hilleren on February 22, 1947 at First Lutheran Church, Parshall. They lived on the family farm southwest of Parshall where they raised

registered Polled Herefords, small grains, and seven daughters, Kristi, Barbara, Nancy, Cheri, Lynda, Marci, and Kari. In 1998 they retired and moved into Parshall. She and Buzz loved to play cards anytime or Yahtzee in the evenings.

Lois was a wife, mother, and farm partner with Buzz, often working in the fields and corrals right alongside him. She loved spending time with all her family; and had a compassionate heart for the ill, grieving, or needy, often helping but never wanting a thank you or recognition. She greatly enjoyed puzzles of all kinds. She was very active in First Lutheran Church, Fertile Homemakers, 4-H both as a member and leader, Parshall Golden Jet Set, Farmers Union, the Parshall Ambulance and was instrumental in establishing the Rockview Nursing Home in Parshall.